[fonzzy07]

Originally posted by dave30
I do have a zero tolerance rule myself and usually do not have problems. It is hard though when you get no backing from the gym or tournament administrators who just tell you to ignore the fans. I am not really worried about what the fans do for myself. My concern is for the kids who have to hear it and think it is OK to act that way. I also have concern for the young inexperienced referee who may end up getting hurt if there is a confrontation. If you have one of those games where both team's fans are out of contrul, you can T coaches, toss them, T the team because of fans, toss a few, and get it under control. Then the problem will escalate as those fans start jumping on the tournament directors who need the teams for the revenue, etc....it just keeps mushrooming. I've seen it happen before.

GOOD POINT. I agree I think their is a fine line.